Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027
Introduced Jul 18, 2026 by Rep. Tom Cole
The House passed it. The Senate has to pass it before it can reach the President.
This bill provides continuing FY2027 appropriations for federal agencies and extends various expiring programs and authorities.
Specifically, the bill provides continuing FY2027 appropriations to federal agencies through the earlier of December 4, 2026, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations act. It is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur if the FY2027 appropriations bills have not been enacted when FY2027 begins on October 1, 2026.
The CR funds most programs and activities at the FY2026 levels with several exceptions that provide funding flexibility or additional appropriations for various programs. For example, the bill includes exceptions for
the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC);
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- Jul 22, 2026Received in the Senate.
- Jul 21, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Jul 21, 2026On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 205 (Roll no. 272). (text: CR H4731-4733)
- Jul 21, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 205 (Roll no. 272).
- Jul 21, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5019-5020)
- Jul 21, 2026POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 9770, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. DeLauro demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
- Jul 21, 2026The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- Jul 21, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 9770.
- Jul 21, 2026Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H. Con. Res. 113, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955 and H.R. 9770. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8800 under a structured rule and for consideration of H.R. 8884, H. Con. Res. 113, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770 under a closed rule, with one hour of debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770.
- Jul 21, 2026Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1438. (consideration: CR H4731-4736)
- Jul 21, 2026Rule H. Res. 1438 passed House.
- Jul 20, 2026Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1438 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H. Con. Res. 113, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955 and H.R. 9770. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8800 under a structured rule and for consideration of H.R. 8884, H. Con. Res. 113, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770 under a closed rule, with one hour of debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770.
- Jul 18, 2026Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Jul 18, 2026Introduced in House